December housebreakings surge by 48% – Homeowners urged to take action
Families heading out for festive getaways often return to find their possessions stolen or their homes damaged - a predictable consequence of December crime...
Despite improved sentiment, consumers still face financial strain
Interest rate reductions have helped, but income growth not keeping pace with inflation
Consumers using unsecured credit to make up the shortfall
Although consumer...
JUST SAY GOODBYE TO FRAUD THIS INTERNATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK
Johannesburg, November, 18, 2025
As we approach year-end, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) is raising awareness to empower people this International Fraud Awareness...
The Velvet Threshold: Inside the World of Black Card Privilege
In the quiet hum of a private lounge, where the scent of aged leather meets the soft clink of crystal, a single card rests...
A NEW SENSE OF STABILITY EMERGES AFTER MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET
South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Framework has been greeted with unusual confidence from economists, market analysts and investment specialists who gathered under the auspices...
When supporting loved ones with mental incapacity, the law requires more...
Dementia is on the rise globally - and South African families are feeling the impact. The World Alzheimer’s Report estimates that over 55 million...
Positive and pragmatic MTBPS reveals improved fiscal stability
South Africa's 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) struck a noticeably positive and pragmatic tone, signalling government's renewed commitment to fiscal sustainability and...
Africa pays the price for global inequality: IEJ calls on the...
Across Africa, more money is spent on repaying debt than on keeping children in school or hospitals running. As food prices rise and the...
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Endorses the Alignment of...
The ISDA endorsed the Close-out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation adopted by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), which came into effect in July...
Apply for up to R1-million in business innovation funding
Young South African entrepreneurs have an opportunity to transform their businesses and take them to the next level, by applying for funding through the...
Why Knowing Your Investment Profile Matters More Than Chasing Returns
Many South Africans invest without understanding their risk tolerance - a mistake that can cost them. As we reflect on the past year and...
Ventures Platform Secures $64M First Close for $75M Fund II Fund...
Ventures Platform, Africa’s leading seed-stage fund, has announced the $64 million first close of its second fund, VP Pan-African fund II, aimed at deepening...
